Viking 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Temple, TX (08)
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Temple, Texas
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Viking 5K, 10K & 13.1M event happening on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the beautiful city of Temple, Texas! This lively race promises a fun-filled atmosphere as participants take on the scenic out-and-back courses. Runners can choose from three thrilling distances: the 5K (3.1 miles), where participants will tackle the course just once, the 10K (6.2 miles), which covers the route twice, or the challenging Half Marathon (13.1 miles), where athletes will conquer the course four times.
Starting at 8:00 AM, ensure you arrive early for packet pickup, which begins 30 minutes prior to the race. This event is perfect for runners of all levels, and a themed finisher medal awaits all participants! Don't forget to get creative and wear your best costume, as the most imaginative outfit will be recognized with an award. Join the excitement in Temple, Bell, and make unforgettable memories while earning points towards the US Road Running Race Series. Whether you're competing for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a day of fun and fitness, the Viking 5K, 10
Starting at 8:00 AM, ensure you arrive early for packet pickup, which begins 30 minutes prior to the race. This event is perfect for runners of all levels, and a themed finisher medal awaits all participants! Don't forget to get creative and wear your best costume, as the most imaginative outfit will be recognized with an award. Join the excitement in Temple, Bell, and make unforgettable memories while earning points towards the US Road Running Race Series. Whether you're competing for a personal best or just looking to enjoy a day of fun and fitness, the Viking 5K, 10
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This course is paved.
The bathrooms are located behind the tennis court.
Parking is available in the lot by the Crossroads Tennis Courts, off Praire View Road.
5K & 10K (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5426472721
This is an out-and-back course. (3.11M)
The 5K does the course one time.
The 10K does the course twice.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5426472010
This is an out-and-back course. (3.275M)
The Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This course is paved.
The bathrooms are located behind the tennis court.
Parking is available in the lot by the Crossroads Tennis Courts, off Praire View Road.
5K & 10K (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5426472721
This is an out-and-back course. (3.11M)
The 5K does the course one time.
The 10K does the course twice.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5426472010
This is an out-and-back course. (3.275M)
The Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
BEST COSTUME
Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning of the race.
SERIES POINTS
This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
For more information, go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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7325 Prairie View Rd, Temple, 76502, TX, United States
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